Tsecond Inc. Signs Cooperative Research & Development Agreement with U.S. Army DEVCOM C5ISR Center

Tsecond Inc., a defence tech company specializing in mission-critical, low SWaP edge AI and storage infrastructure, today announced it has entered into a Cooperative Research & Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Center.

The CRADA establishes a collaborative framework for evaluating the performance of Tsecond's reduced-SWaP (size, weight and power) AI computing system in support of U.S. Army-relevant missions. The research effort will focus on assessing the execution of AI/ML-based Aided Target Detection and Recognition (AITDR) models under realistic operational workloads.

"This collaboration with the U.S. Army C5ISR Center represents a significant milestone in advancing ruggedized, high-performance AI computing for defence applications. By combining our expertise in portable petabyte-scale storage and real-time AI inferencing with the Army's mission-driven requirements, we aim to accelerate the deployment of advanced solutions for the tactical edge."

— Dr. Raj Iyer, President, Global Public Sector Markets at Tsecond

The agreement, executed under the authority of the Federal Technology Transfer Act of 1986, will allow joint testing, demonstrations and exploratory research between Tsecond and the C5ISR Center. The collaboration aligns with the Army's mission to advance next-generation technologies for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, ensuring U.S. forces maintain a decisive edge in contested and data-intensive environments.

AI-Driven Insights with Devcom and Tsecond

Devcom and Tsecond work together to bring advanced AI and data processing capabilities directly to the tactical edge, enabling defence and government teams to act on critical information in real time. By combining ruggedized storage, secure data movement and accelerated analytics, the solution transforms raw sensor data into mission-ready intelligence, even in bandwidth-constrained or disconnected environments.

This integrated architecture supports high-rate streams from full-motion video, radar and other ISR platforms, applying AI models for detection, classification and alerting without needing constant connectivity to central data centers. The result is faster decisions, reduced analyst workload and a more resilient intelligence pipeline that keeps pace with rapidly evolving mission demands.

Strategic Benefits and Future Development

For Tsecond, the CRADA represents an opportunity to incorporate direct field feedback into future iterations of its products, ensuring its edge AI infrastructure continues to meet the stringent performance, security and interoperability standards demanded by modern defence operations.

The collaboration enables real-world validation of BRYCK's capabilities in mission-critical scenarios, providing valuable insights that will shape the next generation of edge AI solutions for defence applications. By working directly with the Army's premier research and development organization, Tsecond gains access to operational requirements and use cases that are essential for developing technology solutions that truly meet warfighter needs.

The CRADA has an initial duration of three years, with the potential for extension up to five years, allowing for comprehensive testing and iterative development cycles.

About Tsecond

Tsecond is a defence tech company specializing in mission-critical, low SWaP edge AI and storage infrastructure. Its flagship product, BRYCK, is engineered for secure, high-speed and rugged edge AI processing, enabling customers to operate efficiently in the most complex and mission-critical environments.

For more information about Tsecond and its BRYCK platform, please contact pr@tsecond.ai.